Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 199-7622464-FM-MT
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon Health Services
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 pro rata pa incl HCAS outer
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/12/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/01/2026
Employer heading
Musculoskeletal Education Practitioner
Band 6
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Musculoskeletal Education Practitioner
Band 6 | 12-Month Fixed Term
Grow your career with Croydon University Hospital!
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated individual to join us as a Musculoskeletal Education Practitioner, supporting our commitment to high-quality MSK education and staff wellbeing.
In this role, you will be a key member of our team—delivering MSK education, supporting posture and ergonomics programmes, and helping colleagues improve their musculoskeletal health. You will need excellent communication skills, initiative, and a passion for teaching and problem-solving.
We offer:
A structured training plan and fully paid study time Professional support and development Opportunities to broaden your skills through rotation (where appropriate) We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who demonstrate compassion, respect, and a commitment to learning. You will gain strong knowledge in MSK health, ergonomics, posture awareness, and experience using equipment for workshops and education programmes. If you enjoy developing others and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Proposed Interview Date: 14 January 2026
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Actively contribute and participate in the planning, development , production and delivery of training courses in Musculoskeletal Education and Injury Prevention.
- Actively participate to create and sustain a culture which promotes musculo-skeletal health in the workplace
- Provide support to staff in line with current legislation and best practice
- Keep up to date with the latest research and evidence related to musculoskeletal education.
- Ensure all musculoskeletal education risks are escalated to the Senior MSK OH Practitioner.
- Assist in the inspection of equipment covered by the LOLER regulations in relation to musculoskeletal education equipment
- To be responsible for the management of own working time, prioritisation of allocated tasks
- Provide support to the Manual Handling Trainer/Link Workers
- Receive and collate audit information from wards and departments.
- Undertake administrative tasks as and when required
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Sport Therapist or relevant experience in musculoskeletal therapy
- Evidence of continuing professional development including education to Degree level
- Relevant clinical courses/ transferable skills in area of practice
- Experience in delivering training or education
- Qualification in a recognised people handling training course or willingness to undertake
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification or working towards
- Experience of teaching to multidisciplinary groups and responding to their learning needs
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal education and training, legislation, current guidance in musculoskeletal awareness, exercise therapy and principles of good back care
- Understanding of the audit and risk assessment process and contribute to their development
- Posture awareness
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal education and training, legislation, current guidance in musculoskeletal awareness, exercise therapy and principles of good back care
- Current best practice guidelines and Healthcare Standards.
- Specialist knowledge of ergonomic equipment including patient handling systems and other equipment relating to Healthcare clinical/non clinical environments
- Good understanding of the local and national political context of manual handling provision
Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Sport Therapist or relevant experience in musculoskeletal therapy
- Substantial clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
- Experience in posture workshops, ergonomics
- Experience of facilitating and implementing appropriate teaching programmes to meet training needs
Desirable criteria
- Have varied experience of teaching staff either in a classroom or ward/department based setting
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in delivery evidenced based practice
- Experience of undertaking/participating in training needs analysis and audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Registered Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Sport Therapist or relevant experience in musculoskeletal therapy
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Report writing skills ability to keep legible and accurate notes
- Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex/contentious information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to work under own initiative and effectively in a team
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Intermediate skills across Microsoft applications
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of organisational priorities and sensitive to individual staff and patient concerns.
- Set the standard/benchmark for safer and efficient use of body and posture
Other factors/Special circumstances
Essential criteria
- Record of good health
- Ability to network internally and externally
- Able to physically undertake and demonstrate techniques in safer musculoskeletal health training effectively
- Able to travel across Croydon Health sites
Desirable criteria
- Self-driven and enthusiastic
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Annabelle Adrah
- Job title
- Senior MSK OH Practitioner and MH Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02084014593
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